W have visited the Plano location of Katy Trail Ice House a few times and it always reminds me of the original location in Uptown Dallas. It has the same laid-back Texas beer garden feel, but on an even larger scale. The first thing that stood out was just how massive this place is. There are numerous seating options throughout the property, but the real attraction is the enormous outdoor patio. It feels like it goes on forever, with twinkle lights strung through the trees, a spacious courtyard, and elevated deck areas that create a unique and inviting atmosphere. It's the kind of place where you can easily spend an entire afternoon or evening. The food is solid across the board. The burgers are juicy, flavorful, and consistently good. The cheese fries are a must-order item and easily one of the best things on the menu. The portion is huge, more than enough to share with several people, and the ranch dressing is outstanding. On my most recent visit, I also tried the steak quesadillas, and they were excellent, definitely something I'd order again. The beer selection is another highlight. I was especially happy to find Live Oak Hefeweizen on tap, which happens to be my favorite Hefeweizen. Service has generally been friendly and attentive. When the restaurant gets extremely busy, things can slow down a bit, but that's to be expected at a place this popular. Overall, Katy Trail Ice House Plano delivers exactly what it's supposed to: great food, cold beer, a lively atmosphere, and one of the most impressive patios in North Texas. Whether you're meeting friends, bringing the family, or looking for a great place to watch the game, this spot is well worth a visit. read more

One of my favorite spots for lunch. I just celebrated my birthday here, and we had a great time. They were busy, but that didn't impact the service. Our server was great (I wish I would have gotten her name). She was so on top of things! She was incredibly kind to our pup that we brought, too. The food was great (highly recommend the chili), and the prices are super fair. We had a large party, and everything came out great for everyone. The server was so on top of things that she knew what we needed before we even asked for it. Our drinks stayed filled, and she made sure everyone had to go boxes for the cakes we brought. I've never had a bad experience here! The expanded outdoor area is really nice, too. Highly recommend! read more

Iv been frustrated about this place for two basic reasons. 1. The giant goblets for beer is too heavy and annoying. 2. They pretend to be a bbq place but never have it available. If you can overcome those two things, you can enjoy visiting here. The outdoor patio is best in Plano. The service is great too. Food wise it's sorta pricey tbh but enjoyable with pets as well. read more

Katy Trail Ice House Outpost - Original Patio - new patio not close to completion - Barbeque Near Me - Plano, Texas

Came here with a group, and we got 2 tables in the back section - our server was rather attentive, and the drinks here are strong! The beer-Rita and Texas mule are my personal favorites. I would also recommend the nachos over the burger, as the carnitas and guac are tastier. Just as an fyi, they only take reservations for groups of 15 or more. read more

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First time here and was okay, but nothing great. Beer comes in these large goblets so are hard to hold and too slippery on warm days. But beer did come out after 20 seconds of ordering it. Nachos were so filling and each chip is loaded with brisket and cheese. Came with generous sides of guacamole, sour cream, and pico. Definitely worth the price. Atmosphere was comfortable with so many trees and fans that we weren't even sweating on this hot day. Tables are far enough spaced where I felt like I wasn't eavesdropping. My main reason for wanting to try this place was so I could see cute dogs, but despite the place being busy, only saw two dogs. Probably won't be back by my choice but wasn't a bad experience by any means. read more

Katy Trail Ice House Outpost - Brisket nachos - Barbeque Near Me - Plano, Texas

This was my first time there and it looked promising with all the outdoor patios but my food order was horrible, tasteless and overpriced. Been there done that. read more

food was horrible. I was so excited to try this place. i live 5 mins away. the food was soggy, cold, hard, and rushed. We didn't even eat it we throw it away. read more

Katy Trail Ice House Outpost - Loaded fries and onions rings - Barbeque Near Me - Plano, Texas

Visited this location of Katy trail ice house for the first time in Plano, TX felt very similar to the Katy trail ice house in uptown. Upon arrival they took us to a small table away from TV and the crowd however we asked if we could be moved to a table more centered close to a TV as there was a football game going on and we were able to move. We ordered the cheese fries with everything on it which is one of personal favorites and two summer beers again another favorite of mine. The ambience of the place was cool and I was surprised to see how massive this establishment was offering many seating options. I believe the service could have been a bit better as it took some time to receive our food however overall very cool place and very dog friendly location. read more

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I have now been here twice on 2 separate trips to the Dallas area. I will say both times by burger has been cooked perfectly, seasoned well and messy. The way I like it. This time I tried their charro beans too and wow, those were delicious. They do have a kick to them too. This time we noticed that they definitely expanded. The place is HUGE! Parking is a bit of an issue since they get so busy. But the service has always been great, the atmosphere is fun and lively and the food has been amazing. read more

Bartended and waited tables for over 15 years, never been to a place that has said they can't split a check for a bigger party. Also, the bartender wouldn't let me order 4 drinks and tab out unless I was sitting at the bar, extremely rude and VERY weird. read more

Such a fun experience, indoor and outdoors they have heaters provided outside for cold days.

This has been a family favorite for a while. We love the atmosphere and a go-to game day spot. And they allow dogs outside which is perfect for our 4 dog family. The burgers are pretty good only complaint is they're a little over priced. When it's busy the service can get a little slow but that goes for all restaurants. It's honestly a great atmosphere and I recommend coming here read more

The thing I like about this place, and that makes it a destination worth investigating is the MASSIVE patio. It's kind of magical! It just goes on and on with twinkle lights in the trees and a courtyard and a raised deck. I tried a sangria, which was good - ice cold and not too sweet. The large scale of the place makes it ideal for meeting up with big groups. Service was slow - waitresses were busy with other customers. I had a little trouble chasing someone down so that I could pay at the end of the night. read more

First and foremost the only reason they are getting 2 stars was because I can't fault their service. The guy who took my order was pleasant and so was the bartender when I picked up my order. Downhill from there. I remembered back months ago having a brisket sandwich with friends on the patio. I was in the area, an area I'm in often, and decided to grab a couple of brisket sandwiches, two tater tot orders and one French fries order, my youngest son lives on fries. The portions were large on the tots and fries. I wish I would have known, there was no need to buy two. However, my sons and I started eating the tots and the fries and after a few we all decided they were dry, cold, and probably the worst tots and fries we've ever had. The brisket sandwiches were just ok. I spent $68 on 2 brisket sandwiches and tots and fries we threw in the trash. It took me three tries through the day to finish the brisket sandwich. My son wouldn't even touch his. I've never felt so guilty in literally throwing away $68 in the trash. This really bothered me. Needless to say, I will not be going back. I already felt like money was seriously wasted. read more

My family typically loves this place. We've been twice a month for the past three years. We've seen patrons throwing up at their tables and unruly dogs being violent with their owners and the surrounding table be treated better than we were tonight. We were with our best friends who have a two year old who is going through potty training and sitting outdoors on the top section. They had taken him to the restrooms four times and then he finally had an accident near the table. Not a big deal. Soon thereafter he needed to go again and he went to the corner by the trees and used the restroom. This was not next to any other customer or table. 15 minutes later the manager and a bouncer came up to us to inform us that we had to leave. Keep in mind that we've seen on multiple occasions dogs using the restroom and also becoming violent with neighboring tables and no action taking place from management. We've been patient and understanding in the past knowing that things happen. Tonight, the manager came over and kicked us out and said, "no big deal". If it wasn't a big deal, why were we kicked out? If you have to kick us out, then own your decision. Disappointed read more

Best place in Plano to watch a game! You cannot come here and not get the cheese fries my favorite bite always (plus they have amazing ranch)! Huge portion for a great price and plenty to share with 4 people. The service here is always quick and for the most part the staff is kind and attentive. The burger is tender and juicy and most recently tried the quesadillas with steak which were AMAZING!!! Would definitely get again! There are always people here with team spirit! Love coming here for games! read more

Server was very attentive, food came out in a reasonable amount of time, Enjoyed the patio and the hostess sat us in an area that matched our desire to watch the PGA Championship read more

Cool place, preposterously expensive. Save your money and go to a better spot in Dallas if you want to spend Dallas prices.

African Americans beware!! My friends came in town and I wanted to try this place as I had been to the icehouse on Katy Trail before. I called ahead of time to check when they closed the kitchen because we were starving. They close at 2AM on Fridays per Google but they said that their kitchen closes at 1AM. Great. My two friends and I come to the restaurant at 9:30PM. There is a sign that says "seat yourselves." So we go and we sit at a table outside on the patio next to a table of 3 people eating. 15 minutes pass and no server comes to greet us but they are still serving the table next to us. We asked the people at the table next to us if we were wrong about seating ourselves and they confirm that you're supposed to seat yourself and then a server will come by. 20 minutes pass and we still have not been served. We end up moving to another table on the first floor of the outdoor area where there's a lots of different tables of people drinking and eating. Surely we just sat in the wrong spot, right? We go and sit down. 15 minutes goes by. Finally a server comes by and says "we closed this section and we will not be serving you" all the while, putting up signs saying this section is closed. Those signs were not up when we sat down. At this point, I look around, and the only difference between us and the people at the tables next to us actually being served like human beings at a restaurant is that two of us were black. So we kindly get up and go to another restaurant. My money is just as good as anyone else's. But if this restaurant has a problem serving black people, that is their prerogative. Whatever. We will spend our money elsewhere. But I am leaving this review as a warning to other black people that, in my opinion based on our experience, they are discriminatory. And to the staff who ignored us all night like we were trash, please challenge yourselves unlearn your biases. The fact that only one of you had the courage to tell us to our faces that you would not be serving us is pathetic. read more

We wanted a place for a snack and to wind down. This place has a really cool vibe once you actually find the entry. They are doing renovations which look like will make the place even better. The venison chili was excellent. Seriously so good. And no beans, which is awesome!! The chili comes with fritos which was a nice surprise. The loaded fries were disappointing. The amount of toppings was very generous. So they looked promising. Unfortunately the fries were soggy and tasted like old grease. read more

Katy Trail Ice House Outpost - Loaded fries - Barbeque Near Me - Plano, Texas

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After being sat at the table, it was confusion and chaos. The servers seemed confused as a server would walk right past us with no acknowledgement. Finally, after 5-10 minutes we were recognized and requested water and a mixed drink. Seriously, it took 15-20 minutes to receive. The server said "sorry we are way under staffed" I ordered ribs because I thought I would splurge this weekend. The beans were amazing coupled with the cream corn, but the ribs where basically cooked bones with barely any meat on them. I ordered another drink, and when I got the bill it was obvious the server wasn't sorry after charging me $18.89 per drink along with the ribs totaling $70. I will never be lured into this trap again. read more

I was there yesterday for cinco de mayo and I understand it was busy. So of course drinks and food took a minute to come out no problem with that. Just our server was overwhelmed it seemed like and just kept forgetting we were there it felt like. The name on the ticket was Taylor M and had long dark hair. I didn't tip much cause i tip for service and as i don't really get much did what i felt i got. read more

Awesome place after work or just hang out to watch the games on the road sound on! Great food and the crowd are friendly which includes the service staff and bartender. They do have vegan choices. Will definitely come back to the next game! #let'sgoMavs. read more

Katy Trail Ice House Outpost - Portabello burger - Barbeque Near Me - Plano, Texas

This place had a great vibe! Perfect place for a happy hour. They handled our big, crazy party very well and were good with us checking on us frequently. The food was sooo good. I had to order the brisket fajita salad because it just looked so good when my coworker ordered it. All the other people said their food was amazing as well from the cheeseburgers to the cheese fries to the queso. The drinks were great and strong too! The beer-rita was my fav! Wish I got some pictures. read more

Ashton and Belen are some of my favorite bartenders of all time. I love seeing them on every occasion whether it's after work or on my day off I know they will take care of me. Always great service with them!!!! read more

Katy Trail Ice House Outpost - Day off! - Barbeque Near Me - Plano, Texas

Not for us. Server was good, food good, noisy dingy. Should have set in the outdoor area. Great place for big outside gatherings. read more

Sat at the bar and expected attentive customer service experience. I had to ask for everything...drinks, setups, etc. even with 3 people working behind the bar! I physically had to get up, walk to the end of the bar and ask for everything! Terlingua Pride burger was good, Fries were phenomenal! Pretty disappointed read more

I love Katy Trail Ice House Outpost! The beer is extra cold & the food is fresh! Everything I've had there I'm blown away. I really struggle to decide what to get because it's all so good, even the salad. The fries are a must! The one downside of the menu is they need more dessert options. Our service has always been good & if we can't find a table outside but find one later they've been very accommodating to us moving. I can't wait to see what everything looks like once they're done with the renovation! If you go on a game day, be patient & flexible. It's a great place to enjoy good company, good food & good beer! Can't go wrong coming here! read more

While we've enjoyed drinks outside at the original Katy Trail Ice House, this was our first time at the Outpost and trying their food. We found it to be a great experience. My husband and I ordered and shared several things to try a variety of items. We started with a cup of the venison chili. It had great flavor and we loved how it was served with Fritos. We then enjoyed the 3 Meat Combo Plate and selected the Chopped Wagyu Brisket, Sliced Turkey and Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage. Let's just say there wasn't anything leftover to take home as we enjoyed it all. We were struggling to pick a favorite out of everything we ordered. The meat was tender and the turkey had great flavor. I found I didn't want or need to use the provided BBQ sauce as I was enjoying the meat on its own. The Sausage had great flavor and didn't pack too much heat for me. I really liked the chopped brisket vs. sliced. The platter came with coleslaw and beans. We found the chopped brisket in the beans was great together and eating with a spoon! We loved the coleslaw. It had a creamy look to the dressing, yet with a tang of vinegar to give it great flavor. We sat outside on a sunny 80 degree day with no humidity. There was good shade and they have fans with misters when it is hot and heaters when it is cooler. You'll find TVs all around and there was plenty of football to take in. They have an indoor seating area as well and found on a nice day, we all wanted to be outside. They are currently adding on to their outdoor seating area so there will be more room for us to enjoy for future visits! Service was great and it appeared to be a team concept working our area, taking orders, checking in on us and running food. It was efficient. read more

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I've been loyal to Katy Trail Ice House for years, but today was beyond disappointing. I arrived at 12:30 PM and over nearly three hours I absolutely only had one and a half drinks while eating a brisket plate. I was at the small bar by the Shiner wall, chatting with others around me. The manager, whom I had never spoken to before, a short man with a hat and mustache, cut me off, claiming I was slurring and commenting on my eyes. He did not disclose his name when we asked to speak with him and understand why I was cut off. Our server, with blue eyes and blonde hair, can confirm what she served. Being publicly misjudged was embarrassing and unnecessary. I will not be coming back and neither will the business I've brought here. read more

We were at Katy Trail Ice House for my mom's birthday, a place my wife introduced me to. We've brought my parents, colleagues, and business contacts there since she and her father work in sales. My wife had only one and a half drinks, she wasn't even halfway through her second. When a bartender told us she was cut off, I asked to speak to the manager, a short man with a hat and mustache whom I'd never seen before. I know my wife well, she is not irresponsible. I'm incredibly upset that this happened during what should have been a special family occasion. read more

Been here several times to meet up with friends! Always worth the meet and greet. You can sit inside or outside. Both are nice since the outside is shaded by trees. It's still Texas so you be the judge. They do have lots of water misters!! One of my issues with this place is the parking. The parking is limited and the parking lot has been torn up for some time. My understanding is that Katy Trail is expanding. They do have valet parking. Also, If you don't pay attention this establishment has the custom of adding 20% to the tab!!! This is regardless of the number of people in your group. This tab could end up costing a lot more then you expected! Everyone has to make money..... but I think the way of how they represent/present the bill is deceptive. 20% is more then fair for the work the servers and bartenders do. This I agree with! I think the idea of being "told" I have to pay 20% is off putting. I give it willingly, its one of those catch 22 things. FYI: You have to present a card up front. Otherwise, you don't eat or drink. Period!! You can pay cash at the end of your visit. However, you still gotta supply them a debt card. Or have a friend sponsor you.... Hahaha Also, I suggest getting everything on the side regarding the cardiac fries. Otherwise, it's a hot soggy, wet mess! May 2023 read more

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Not much good to say. The Mexican guy behind the bar should not be taking orders. He got my order wrong that I ate at the bar and the patty melt to go was a hockey puck and included mustard which I said to omit. I believe he hears everything as something you want instead of don't want on an order. Poor excuse for a grilled chicken sandwich too. Small chicken breast w nothing else but a smattering of chopped lettuce and Mayo. Pitiful for the price. And battered out-of-the bag French fries is just laziness. This place has gone down hill. Try someplace else unless you just want beer and football on tv. read more

Wanted to start off by saying that I've been to Katy Trail MANY times and have always had a good time. However, the last few times have seen a serious decline, mostly as a result of management. Most recently, the manager? (Jimmy) was rude and hostile to our group and our kids! He never even identified himself as an employee, let alone a manager, he just was hostile. Also looked like he was on drugs so I dont know if this is a one off on his end or a trend for the restaurant as a whole. read more

I went here one weekday for a happy hour and we sat outside on the patio. It is currently under construction but is a cool place with a nice vibe. I was drinking Jameson which is $9.95 each, which is pretty standard. The service was okay, decently quick. My review is based mainly regarding the food itself. I got the Hangover Burger $15.95 which is a double cheeseburger (1/4 in patties) with some kind of special sauce. I got an egg on it which was $2.00 upcharge. Not sure why it is called this as it does not come with the egg or even bacon. It was a very generic/bland burger that is not worth the money to me. I got onion rings for my side which were 3 very large rings but they lacked flavor and the onion pulled out on the first bite so the breading did not stick to them at all. Great place to drink but I will pass on eating here. read more

Mice are all over the outdoor patio. Told employees who said they would inform the manager but never did. Very gross. read more

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Loved the atmosphere. Great place to meet up with friends, family or coworkers. Food was nothing spectacular. To be specific we ordered the chips, guacamole, queso and jalepeno caps for appetizers. The guacamole and queso were below par for the Dallas area. Bland at best. The jalepeno caps (deep fried jalepeno slices) with ranch were much better but still a 5/10. Since it was a Friday night we decided I try the 3 meat BBQ plate special. We chose lean brisket and smoked turkey. The brisket was moist and flavorful. The smoked turkey was also moist and flavorful but has a heavy pepper rub on the outside that many would find too spicy. Space was loud and dark so it is a bit more difficult for older patrons to hear or see. They are doing some remodeling on the space. Parking can be challenging so be ready to curb drop this who need assistance walking. Overall enjoyed our visit. read more

Katy Trail Ice House Outpost - Barbeque Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Loved our food here. We got queso for the table, which came with brisket, guac, sour cream, salsa (maybe more that I'm forgetting?). The queso itself was decent, but the toppings made it a great appetizer for the table. Just wish we'd had access to spoons to share everything out to our plates, because no one wants the four year old double-dipping. I got the Mushroom Swiss Avocado burger with pepperjack instead of swiss and charro beans as a side. Super filling and delicious. Definitely more of a smashburger style taste. I love all burgers, so I wasn't complaining. Loved it and will be back for it. Just wish the menus hadn't been sticky and they'd had some spoons instead of just forks on the table. We did enjoy the nice shady patio. read more

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I love Katy Ice House--whenever I can actually get in! The vibes are great, especially for a casual hangout. Because the place is so big, service can be a bit slow at times, but the food and drinks are solid. Nothing over-the-top, but it's consistently a fun, laid-back spot to spend time with friends. read more

Last night was the first time we visited since the expansion of the outdoor patio areas and I have to say it looks beautiful. The food was great as always. Our server was wonderful and pleasant. The only thing I might recommend is getting those spinning mylar things to keep away the flies they're cheap and they work great I have several at my home that I use when I serve out on my patio. read more